Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 20, 2018

#R1#
Werner swings away with a leg kick that misses.#CL2#
Werner closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Downs looking to slow down the pace here.
Downs wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#BC2#
Werner breaks from the clinch.
Good leg kick by Downs there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud. #TD2#
Werner shoots in and gets a takedown into Downs's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Downs pushes a forearm under Werner's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Werner is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Carlos Downs!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 04, 2018

#R1##CL#
Chambers clinches with his opponent.
Koekelberg looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!#TD#
Chambers jumps into guard, dragging Koekelberg to the mat.
Chambers throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Koekelberg stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Chambers swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Chambers looking for a triangle here. Koekelberg is fighting it but it looks tight! Chambers pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Koekelberg is tapping out - this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Kraig Chambers!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 25, 2018

#R1#
Branch moves to clinch but Balkan breaks away
and Balkan counters with a left and a right that stings Branch. #CL#
Branch pushes Balkan up against the cage in a clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Balkan's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Branch misses with some punches.
A right handed body shot lands from Balkan.
Balkan working hard to break the clinch.
Balkan is trying to push Branch away but Branch has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Branch prevents Balkan from breaking the clinch.
Balkan is trying to break free.
Branch looking for a takedown.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Branch takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
Balkan manages to break the clinch.
Branch tries to close the distance and clinch up but Balkan swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Branch shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Balkan as he avoids it easily. #T1#
Balkan throws a wild body kick that Branch sees coming a mile off.
Branch moves in looking to clinch but Balkan pushes him off.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Balkan is trying to break the clinch but Branch has him pressed against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Branch. #TD2#
Balkan jumps guard.
Balkan is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Branch has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Branch working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Branch really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Branch won't allow Balkan to get back to his feet. #ES2#
Balkan wriggles free and stands up.
Balkan misses with a double jab. #T2#
Balkan connects with a good straight punch right through the guard and follows up with a right hook and a left hook! That last one sent Branch tumbling to the canvas! Balkan pours on the pressure with more strikes and the referee has no hesitation diving in to stop the fight! Branch was done - good stoppage!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Ronnie Balkan!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 12, 2018

#R1##TD#
Downs shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Downs showed some decent athleticism there.
Hamilton is positioning himself well to prevent Downs advancing to mount.
Downs prevents Hamilton from improving his position.
Downs sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Hamilton defending well though.
Hamilton wants to improve his position but Downs is controlling well.
Hamilton keeping control of the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Still in half guard, Downs seems content to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hamilton is not content to let Downs control the position.#T1#
Hamilton keeping control of the position.
Hamilton is continuing to stall.#ES2#
Hamilton makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!#TD2#
Hamilton drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Hamilton lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Downs down.
Hamilton connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Downs some visible discomfort.
Downs is trying to get back to half guard.#T2#
You can see the frustration on Downs's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Downs is looking for a sweep.
Downs looking for a sweep but Hamilton has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Downs really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#SUB2#
Hamilton is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Downs is surviving well by controlling Hamilton's body position as best he can.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Downs in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Hamilton landing strikes from the mount.#T3#
Hamilton controlling the position easily from mount.
Downs keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Hamilton connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Downs might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Downs is trying to stand.#SUB2#
Hamilton looking to secure an arm triangle but Downs defends it well.
Downs wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here. #T4#
Downs regains half guard.#SU2#
Hamilton gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Downs swings away with a leg kick that misses.#TD2#
Hamilton manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Downs on his heels. He'll look to pass Downs's guard now, I'm sure.
Hamilton working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hamilton landing some decent shots from guard. #SU2#
Downs is working an open guard so Hamilton takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Edwin Hamilton dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2##CL2#
Hamilton darts in and clinches Downs up against the cage.
Downs can't break the clinch. #BC#
Downs's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Hamilton closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Hamilton'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.
A frustrated look appears on Downs's face as he tries to break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Downs wants to break the clinch but can't. #TD2#
Hamilton is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Downs can't fight it off and eventually Hamilton manages to take the fight to the floor. Downs looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Hamilton lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#T1#
Hamilton scoring with punches to the head and body.
Hamilton keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Downs's head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Downs is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Hamilton is aware though and is defending well.#SU2#
Hamilton gets to his feet - Downs follows without any prompting. #CL2#
Hamilton clinches up against the cage.
Hamilton displaying some good clinch control by pressing Downs up against the cage.
Downs wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Hamilton has him pressed against the cage.#T2##BC2#
Hamilton breaks the clinch. #TD2#
Hamilton shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Hamilton showed some decent athleticism there.
Downs wants to control but Hamilton is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB#
Downs is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Hamilton pulls his head out easily.
Downs wants to get back to full guard but Hamilton has mounted him!
Hamilton connects with a couple of good shots from mount. #T3#
Downs is looking to get to half guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Hamilton with a couple of short strikes.#SUB2#
Hamilton has control of Downs's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Downs regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Hamilton content just to control the position here. #T4#
Hamilton's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Hamilton fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Downs knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Hamilton on the ground.
Hamilton postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Downs looks a forlorn figure. #ROC2#
Downs is rocked!
Hamilton lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Oh Downs is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Hamilton lands a big shot to the head and Downs winces in pain. He's tapped out due to strikes!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:52 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Edwin Hamilton!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 10, 2018

#R1##TD2#
Coles shoots in for a takedown and gets it.#ES#
Melton kicks Coles off and gets back to his feet.
Coles throws a right and a left that Melton avoids nicely. #CL2#
Coles clinches up against the cage.#BC2#
Coles escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #TD2#
Coles darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Melton moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#SUB#
Melton is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Coles trying to control but Melton is working from the bottom. #T1#
Coles slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Melton manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Coles manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Coles 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.#SUB2#
Coles looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Coles can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Melton controls the pace.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Coles 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.
Melton 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.
Coles has his hands on Melton's head, controlling the position.
Melton stopping the sweep attempt from Coles.#T3#
Melton postures up.
Melton controlling from the top position. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Melton fails to land the takedown.#TD#
Melton shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Coles napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Coles wants to control but Melton postures up.
Coles is trying to get back to half guard.
Coles looks winded!#T4#
Melton is staying tight to Coles's torso, preventing him from escaping. #SUB#
Melton is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Coles knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Melton staying calm.
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 Jerrold Melton will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2##TD2#
Coles manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Melton on his heels. He'll look to pass Melton's guard now, I'm sure.#ES#
Melton uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Melton avoids the head kick by Coles.
Melton shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Coles as he avoids it easily.
Coles is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#CL2#
Coles has closed the distance and engaged Melton in a clinch. #BC#
Melton breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Melton goes for a double leg but Coles avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Coles continues to drive forward.
Coles has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Melton.
This has been an exciting period of action!#TD#
Melton scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.#T1#
Coles tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Melton wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Coles is trying to buck Melton off.
Coles tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Melton wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Coles struggling a bit here.
Coles is breathing heavily.
Coles might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Melton haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
A lull in the action here as Melton stalls from top position.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Coles is trying to improve his position.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#CL#
Melton takes the fight into the clinch.
Melton wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch. #TD2#
Coles pulls guard.
Melton wants to control from the top but Coles keeps moving.
Coles looking to control. #T3#
Melton wants to control from the top but Coles keeps moving.
Melton is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Jerrold Melton overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. 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.#TD2#
Coles shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Melton is trying to defend but Coles finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Melton wants to control but Coles is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Coles throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Coles wants to lay and pray for a moment but Melton keeps working.
Melton trying to control here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#ES#
Melton has one foot on Coles's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Coles misses with a head kick.
Melton went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jerrold Melton dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3##CL#
Melton moves into the clinch.
Melton lands an elbow inside that Coles shrugs off. #TD2#
Coles gets control of Melton's arms and successfully pulls guard. Coles will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Coles wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Melton is now in half guard.
Coles is trying to get back to full guard.
Coles trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Melton manages to pass to mount!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Melton working Coles over with strikes here.
Melton takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T1#
Coles tries to control Melton's body but Melton pushes him off. Coles squirms to his side and now Melton has his back!
Coles takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Coles wants to control his opponent's hands but Melton gets his hands free.
Melton keeps control of the position easily here as Coles tries to buck him off.
Coles rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Coles tries to get to full guard but Melton has control of the leg. #T2#
Melton not doing much here. #SUB#
Coles is defending against the submission attempts here by Melton.
Melton controlling the pace. #T3##SUB#
Melton is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Melton slows the pace down in half guard. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Melton's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD#
Melton scores with a takedown into Coles's guard.
Melton wants to control from the top but Coles keeps moving.
Coles looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Melton's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Howard Coles has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jerrold Melton is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 30:27
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jerrold Melton!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 10, 2018

#R1#
Chambers moves in looking to clinch but Balzli pushes him off.
Chambers is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Balzli.#CUT2#
It looks like Kraig Chambers has been cut.
and Balzli counters with a massive uppercut that badly hurts Chambers! He's just covering up as Balzli starts to tee off till the referee steps in and stops the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Loan Balzli!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 08, 2018

#R1#
Tuft throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Chambers on the side of the head.
Chambers takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Chambers with a poor takedown
and Tuft counters with a nice uppercut.
Chambers takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.#ROC2#
Chambers is rocked!
Tuft lands a nice shot to the body.
Oh Chambers is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Chambers is breathing heavily.
Tuft lands an uppercut, right on the button! Chambers tumbles backwards into the cage, staring vacantly into space! He's got no idea where he is, who he is or what day it is... Poor guy.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Stig Tuft!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 07, 2018

#R1#
A big left from Balzli misses.
Branch went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
A decent looking cross lands there for Balzli.#CUT2#
It looks like Elisha Branch has been cut.
Balzli drops Branch with a big left hand! Branch is injured, injured bad! Balzli jumps in and finished him with strikes! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Loan Balzli!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 06, 2018

#R1##TD2#
Midoriya closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Downs quickly recovers to half guard.#ES#
Downs has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Midoriya is on him like a limpet, forcing Downs back against the cage.
Downs is trying to force a seperation but Midoriya has the dominant position.#TD2#
Midoriya has hold of one of Downs's legs. Downs is fighting the takedown attempt but Midoriya gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.#ES#
Downs kicks Midoriya off and gets to his feet.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#TD2#
Midoriya throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Downs tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Midoriya is in Downs's guard.#ES#
Downs pushes Midoriya off and scrambles back to his feet. #TD2#
Midoriya throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Downs was covering up waiting for the punch and Midoriya finishes the takedown easily into guard. #ES#
Downs has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Midoriya has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.#T1#
Midoriya tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Downs's elbow.
Midoriya wants to stall. #BC#
Downs's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Downs scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.#TD2#
Midoriya shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Downs's guard.#ES#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Downs manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Downs lands a body shot in the clinch.
Midoriya takes a knee to the side of the body.
Midoriya wants to break the clinch but can't. #BC#
Downs manages to break the clinch. #T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#TD2#
Midoriya shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Downs napping and manages to drive through into side control!#ES#
Downs bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!#TD2#
Downs gets caught napping as Midoriya dives in and scores a takedown. Downs manages to retain guard.#ES#
Downs has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Midoriya off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds. #TD2#
Downs tries to sprawl but Midoriya drives through with a takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Downs looking for submissions off his back.
Downs is breathing heavily.
Midoriya missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #T3##SUB2#
Midoriya is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Downs moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Midoriya wants to control from the top but Downs keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Midoriya throwing strikes but missing. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Downs lands an upkick as Midoriya stands over him.
Midoriya throwing strikes but missing.
Midoriya looking to sit in guard and control but Downs gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Midoriya controls Downs momentarily but Downs frees himself. #SUB2#
Midoriya looking for subs off his back but Downs has passed one foot through into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Carlos Downs dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2##TD2#
Midoriya closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Downs did well to prevent Midoriya getting side control.#ES#
Downs manages to escape and get back to his feet!
A left lands for Downs.#TD#
Downs shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Midoriya is trying to defend but Downs finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Downs controlling the action here.#T1#
Midoriya is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Midoriya keeps trying to improve his position.
Midoriya missing with punches from the bottom.
Downs wants to free his trapped foot but Midoriya is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Midoriya throws a strike from the bottom that misses. #T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Midoriya makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Midoriya.
Midoriya being controlled here, momentarily.
Midoriya is striking but Downs is not phased and passes to half guard.
Midoriya punching from the bottom.
Midoriya tries to get to full guard but Downs has control of the leg. #T3#
Midoriya wants to get back to full guard but Downs has passed into side control.
Downs scores with punches from side control.
Midoriya tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Downs easily slips into full mount!
Downs tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T4#
Midoriya is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Downs controlling his opponent.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Midoriya keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Carlos Downs dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3##TD2#
Midoriya looking to score a takedown here. Downs is defending well but Midoriya drives through and ends up in Downs's guard.#ES#
Downs has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Midoriya is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Downs really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#BC#
Downs's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#TD2#
Midoriya closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Downs did well to prevent Midoriya getting side control.#ES#
Downs manages to escape and get back to his feet!
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!#CL2#
Midoriya closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
A short uppercut from Downs.
Midoriya trying to control the position but instead, Downs has worked for underhooks and has pushed Midoriya into the cage.#TD2#
Midoriya jumps into guard, dragging Downs to the mat. #T1#
Downs is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Downs lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#SU#
Downs gets to his feet. Midoriya looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Izuku Midoriya is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Midoriya misses with a combination
and Downs counters with a left to the body. #TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Downs enables Midoriya to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Downs manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.#ES#
Downs scrambles and gets back to his feet. #T2##TD2#
Downs gets caught flat footed, as Midoriya shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.#ES#
Downs is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Midoriya presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Midoriya with an attempt at a knee that misses. #TD2#
Midoriya gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Downs regains guard. #ES#
Downs has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Midoriya has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Midoriya trying to stall but Downs improves his position.
Downs is looking to break free of the clinch but Midoriya has double underhooks.
Midoriya trying to stall but Downs improves his position. #BC#
Downs breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T3##CL2#
Midoriya forces Downs back against the cage and clinches.#BC#
Downs breaks the clinch. #TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Downs.
Downs taking a breather here.
Downs working the body and head with strikes.
Midoriya is trying to buck Downs off.#T4#
Downs taking a breather here.
Midoriya tries to control but end up mounted... ooooh, that's bad.
Downs punishing his opponent with strikes.
Midoriya is working to get back to half guard.
Downs content just to control the position here.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 30:27
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Carlos Downs!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 03, 2018

#R1#
Downs fails to land the takedown.
Watne with the counter takedown but Downs avoids it easily.#CL2#
Watne clinches with his opponent. #TD2#
Watne ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Watne no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Downs passes Watne's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Watne is trying to maintain the position but Downs is very close to passing his half guard.
Downs seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Watne does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Downs really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Watne keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Watne can do anything to dispel that myth.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Downs in particular looking to stall.#T1#
Downs trying to control the action but Watne is working from the bottom.
Watne is looking to control Downs's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Watne avoid being mounted?
Watne is refusing to be controlled, as Downs sits in half guard.
Watne is trying to control but can't.
Downs trying to control from half guard but Watne is working away. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Watne closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Downs's guard.#T2#
Watne wants to get up but he can't break Downs's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Watne pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Downs is keeping the position for now.
Watne sitting in guard here, content to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Downs keeping full guard, as Watne tries to pass.
Downs looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Downs controlling the position.
Downs is looking to stand up but Watne isn't so interested in that idea.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.#T3#
Downs trying to keep a closed guard but Watne is proving a slippery customer. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
A decent looking cross lands there for Watne.#CL2#
Watne has managed to clinch. #TD2#
Watne pulls Downs into guard. #SUB2#
Watne is looking for a triangle but Downs pushes his legs off easily.
Downs working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #ES2#
Watne scrambles and gets back to his feet. #T4##TD2#
Watne closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Downs to the mat! Downs manages to get full guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Watne stays in close to Downs's body and controls the position.
It looks like Watne might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Watne prevents Downs from getting back to his feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Downs tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Watne showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tom Watne dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2##TD2#
Watne shoots in and gets a takedown into Downs's guard.#SUB2#
Watne drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Downs dives on top into guard.#REVR#
Downs trying to control the position from guard on top but Watne is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Downs has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Watne is proving hard to escape from.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Downs trying to control but Watne is working from the bottom. #T1#
Watne looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Watne has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Watne pulls Downs in close to prevent any damage. #SUB2#
Watne looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Downs passes into half guard.
Watne is looking to get back to full guard here but Downs has managed to pass to side control instead.
Watne is trying to control Downs's posture but Downs avoids it. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Downs lands a decent elbow from side control.
Downs wants to lay and pray for a moment but Watne keeps working.
Downs taking a breather here.
Watne is trying to control Downs's posture but Downs avoids it.
Watne is trying to improve his position.
Tom Watne has got the better of the ground game so far.#T3#
Downs grinds an elbow into Watne's temple.
Watne is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Watne is not content to let Downs control the position. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#TD2#
Watne feints and as Downs raises his hands in defense, Watne changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Watne must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T4#
Downs 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.
Watne missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Watne is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #SUB#
Watne avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Watne preventing the sweep.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Carlos Downs dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3##CL2#
Watne gets a clinch.
Downs has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Downs wants to break the clinch but can't.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Watne blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #TD2#
Watne manages to pull guard.
Watne keeping moving, preventing Downs from controlling successfully.
Watne controlling the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Downs wants to control from the top but Watne keeps moving. #T1#
Watne managing to control the position.
Downs trying to control the position from guard on top but Watne is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Downs landing some decent shots from guard. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#CL2#
Watne moves into the clinch.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#TD2#
Watne successfully pulls guard.
Downs content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Watne tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Downs trying to control but Watne is working from the bottom.
Watne wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Downs passes easily into side control. Nice work.#T3#
Watne is trying to get back to half guard.
Watne is trying to control Downs's posture but Downs avoids it.
Watne is not content to let Downs control the position.
Downs scores with punches from side control. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Downs trying to control the position but Watne is working away.
Watne is trying to improve his position.
Downs wants to control but Watne is keeping him busy. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Watne gets a double leg takedown into Downs's guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Watne controls from within his opponent's guard.
Downs looking to control.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 28:29
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tom Watne!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 03, 2018

#R1#
Tuft misses with a combination
and Branch counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. #CL2#
Tuft clinches.
Tuft can't break the clinch.
Branch is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Tuft gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
The referee calls for Tuft to work.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Tuft as Branch tries to tie him up.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Tuft wants to break free but Branch has control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Tuft is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Branch can't fight it off and eventually Tuft manages to take the fight to the floor. Branch looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Tuft postures up.
Tuft sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T1#
Branch is trying to control the position but Tuft postures up.
Tuft missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Tuft sitting in guard here, content to control.
Tuft stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Branch swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Branch controls Tuft momentarily but Tuft frees himself. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#TD2#
Tuft drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.#ES#
Branch bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Branch is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Tuft tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Stig Tuft seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Tuft clinches with his opponent.
Tuft holding his opponent close, against the cage. #TD2#
Branch is fighting off a takedown attempt but Tuft is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Branch to the mat. Branch regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.#ES#
Branch pushes Tuft off and gets back to his feet.
Branch fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
As Branch backs off Tuft throws a huge counter combo but Branch manages to avoid it all.#T3##TD2#
Tuft shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Branch manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Branch tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Tuft not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #SUB#
Branch has his foot on Tuft's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Tuft works his way back into a safe position though.
Branch is breathing heavily.
Tuft is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
It looks like Tuft might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.#T4#
Tuft postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #SUB#
Branch is looking for a triangle but Tuft pushes his legs off easily.
Tuft showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Stig Tuft will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2##TD2#
Tuft gets a double leg takedown into Branch's guard.
Tuft must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Branch can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Tuft controls the pace.
Tuft loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Tuft postures up.
Branch manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Tuft manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Branch preventing the sweep.
Tuft is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#T1#
Branch wants to stand but Tuft is controlling his posture from full guard.
Tuft really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Branch. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB2#
Branch got a little sloppy there for a moment and Tuft has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Branch has managed to get both his arms back between Tuft's legs - danger averted.
Branch lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Stig Tuft has got the better of the ground game so far.
Branch has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Tuft is proving hard to escape from.
Tuft pulls Branch in to control the position.
Branch in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Tuft seems keen to control Branch's posture.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Branch really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Tuft trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#CL2#
Tuft gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#TD2#
Tuft gets control of Branch's arms and successfully pulls guard. Tuft will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.#ES2#
Tuft wriggles free and stands up. #TD2#
Tuft gets a takedown into half guard.
Tuft keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Branch slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Tuft showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Branch working a defensive guard here.
Tuft 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.
Tuft trying to stand up but can't free himself from Branch's guard.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Tuft looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Branch is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Tuft controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Stig Tuft showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. And we move into the final round!
#R3##CL2#
Tuft darts in and clinches Branch up against the cage.
Tuft blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Branch stalling in the clinch but Tuft improves position.
Tuft has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A bit of stalling here from Tuft.
Branch tries to pull guard but Tuft won't allow it.
Branch tries to pull guard but Tuft forces him back to his feet, against the cage.#TD2#
Tuft tightens his grip and picks Branch up, before dumping him to the ground. Branch manages to land in guard.
Branch trying to keep a closed guard but Tuft is proving a slippery customer.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Branch wants to sweep but no luck. #T1#
Tuft controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Branch is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Branch is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Tuft is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Tuft's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Branch trying to keep a closed guard but Tuft is proving a slippery customer. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#TD2#
Tuft shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Branch manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Tuft wants to pass the guard but Branch is keeping the position.
Tuft keeps trying to improve his position.#T2#
Tuft stopping the sweep attempt from Branch.
Branch keeping full guard, as Tuft tries to pass.
Branch looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Branch trying to control the position.
Tuft is stalling in the full guard.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Tuft stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Branch swivels though and keeps the full guard. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T3##TD2#
Branch gets caught flat footed, as Tuft shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Tuft is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Tuft accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Tuft pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Branch is keeping the position for now.
Tuft wants to get up but he can't break Branch's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. #T4#
Branch controls Tuft momentarily but Tuft frees himself.
Branch will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Tuft looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Branch on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Elisha Branch has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Stig Tuft is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Tuft works over Branch's head and body with a nice combination.#ROC2#
Branch is rocked!

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 27:30
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 27:30
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Stig Tuft!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 02, 2018

#R1#
A big left from West misses.
Ben West seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
West looks winded!#TD#
Melton fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. West sprawls well initially but Melton persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Melton controlling the action here.
Melton seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down West for as long as he can get away with.
Melton is thwarting West's attempts to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Melton working over West with some ground and pound. West looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Melton controlling the action here.
Melton passes into side control, despite West's attempt to control the position. #T1#
West trying to remain calm as Melton controls from the top position.#SUB#
Melton is working to tighten his grip on West's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. West has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Melton is really squeezing tight and eventually West passes out! Melton breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Jerrold Melton!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 29, 2018

#R1#
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Melton.#CL2#
Sanderson has taken the fight to the clinch.
Melton is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#TD2#
Sanderson manages to pull guard. #SUB2#
Sanderson escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Melton gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB2#
Sanderson looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sanderson is trying to keep Melton in close.
Sanderson trying to control the position here. #T1#
Sanderson is trying to keep Melton in close.
Sanderson manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Melton manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Sanderson trying to control but Melton is working from the bottom.
Sanderson passes Melton's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Melton tries to roll over but Sanderson keeps him under control.#T2#
Sanderson passes to side control.
Melton takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.#SUB2#
Sanderson tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Melton can't do much from the bottom here.
Melton tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Sanderson presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Sanderson controlling from mount.
Sanderson with the ground and pound from mount. #CUT2#
It looks like Jerrold Melton has been cut.#T3#
Sanderson lands a big shot there that rocks Melton but he's holding on and managing to survive for now. #ROC2#
Melton is rocked!#CUT2#
Jerrold Melton's cut is getting worse.
Sanderson looking to control and managing it successfully.
Oh Melton is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Sanderson postures up and throws a couple of big shots that have Melton in real trouble here! The ref calls for Melton to improve his position which he doesn't do, so the referee has no choice but to end the fight due to the strikes!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jon Sanderson!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 28, 2018

#R1#
Beausoeil tries a low kick but Downs avoids it.
Beausoeil just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromDowns.
Beausoeil throws a sloppy head kick and Downs moves out of range easily.
Beausoeil throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Downs is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Beausoeil.
Beausoeil tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Downs feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Beausoeil looks to land a body kick but Downs moved away.
Downs blocks the body kick.
Downs fires out a quick counter leg kick but Beausoeil just manages to avoid it.
Beausoeil turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.#TD2#
Beausoeil closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. #ES#
Downs has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Beausoeil is on him like a limpet, forcing Downs back against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Downs wants to get back to striking at distance but Beausoeil won't allow it.
Downs has had enough of the clinch but Beausoeil keeps him there for the moment.
Downs wants to break free but Beausoeil has control.
Beausoeil prevents Downs from breaking the clinch.#T1#
Downs lands with a short shot to the head.
Downs working hard to break the clinch.#BC#
Downs's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Beausoeil looks to throw a body kick
and Downs counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#TD2#
Beausoeil manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Downs on his heels. He'll look to pass Downs's guard now, I'm sure.#ES#
Downs wriggles free and stands up.
A bone on bone clash there as Downs blocks the leg kick. #TD2#
Beausoeil looking for a takedown here - he's got it.#ES#
Downs has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Beausoeil off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Beausoeil looks winded!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Beausoeil throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air. #T2##TD2#
Downs gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Beausoeil to score an easy takedown into full guard.#ES#
Downs manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Downs takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Downs thumps Beausoeil with a low kick.
Beausoeil falls off balance throwing a combination
and Downs counters with a good low kick that Beausoeil was not able to check. #TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Beausoeil. #ES#
Downs explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there! #T3#
Beausoeil throws a sloppy head kick
and Downs counters with a straight right hand.#TD#
Downs closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Beausoeil did well to prevent Downs getting side control.
Downs with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #SU#
Downs decides to stand up. #T4##TD#
Downs shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Beausoeil is looking to get back to is feet but Downs passes into side control.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Downs happy to just control the position for now.
Downs landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Carlos Downs dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Beausoeil misses with a jab to the body
and Downs counters with an outside leg kick. #TD2#
Beausoeil shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. #ES#
Downs uses the cage to get back to his feet. #TD#
Downs closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Beausoeil did well to prevent Downs getting side control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Downs looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Downs looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Beausoeil with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. #SU#
Downs stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Beausoeil to get to his feet.
Joe Beausoeil seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Beausoeil is breathing heavily.#TD2#
Beausoeil looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Downs!#ES#
Downs bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Downs really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#T1#
Beausoeil tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Beausoeil throws a head kick but Downs moves out of range.
Downs half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.#TD#
Downs closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Beausoeil wants to stand back up but Downs manages to pass into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Downs cracks Beausoeil with a big right hand but Beausoeil just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Downs looks up at the clock and then as Beausoeil takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Downs smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude! #T2##SU#
Downs stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Downs fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
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!#TD2#
Downs gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Beausoeil to score an easy takedown into full guard.#ES#
Downs is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Downs lands a right hand that snaps the head of Beausoeil backwards. #TD#
Downs decides to pull guard. #T3##SUB#
Beausoeil has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Downs to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Beausoeil is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Downs pulls down on the head and he's put Beausoeil to sleep! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:21 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Carlos Downs!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 27, 2018

#R1#
Morningstar fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Branch.
Morningstar rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Branch moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Morningstar misses with a series of wild punches.
Branch really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Branch goes for a double leg but Morningstar avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Morningstar continues to drive forward.
Morningstar lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Elisha Branch seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Branch darts in and clinches Morningstar up against the cage.#BC2#
Morningstar breaks from the clinch. #CL#
Branch closes the distance and clinches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A frustrated look appears on Morningstar's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Branch is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Branch is pushing Morningstar up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Branch looking to stall. #T1#
Branch looking to slow down the pace here.
Branch has Morningstar pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Morningstar manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. #BC2#
Morningstar breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Branch takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Branch fails with an attempt to clinch.
Morningstar cracks Branch with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Morningstar feints and then cracks Branch's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Branch down.
Branch wants to clinch up but Morningstar keeps it at a distance.#T2#
Branch tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Morningstar manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Branch tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Morningstar counters with a series of strikes. Branch will be more careful next time no doubt.
Morningstar misses with a combination
and Branch counters with a two punch combo.
Some wild striking there from Morningstar.
Branch seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Branch tries to close the distance and clinch up but Morningstar swats him away and circles back towards the center.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Branch is looking to clinch but Morningstar is avoiding it.
Branch tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Morningstar counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. #T3#
Branch tries to clinch but Morningstar moves out of range.
Branch tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Morningstar manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Branch tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Morningstar counters with a straight right hand.
Morningstar chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Morningstar throws a nice looking combination but Branch bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Branch wants to clinch
and Morningstar cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#ROC2#
Branch is rocked!
OH! Branch has been rocked by a huge right hand and is in deep trouble! Morningstar smells blood and charges in for the finish! Morningstar unloads a vicious overhand right and connects to the jaw of Branch sending him face first to the canvas! Unbelievable!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Lucifer Morningstar!
After winning the bout, Lucifer Morningstar thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 23, 2018

#R1##TD2#
Rigondeaux closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Downs to the mat! Downs manages to get full guard.
Rigondeaux with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Downs lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Downs showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Downs postures up.
Rigondeaux wants to sweep but no luck.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rigondeaux has a closed guard, preventing Downs from standing up.
Downs sitting in guard here, content to control. #T1#
Downs working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Downs throws a big elbow that misses.
Rigondeaux is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SU#
Rigondeaux is working an open guard so Downs takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Rigondeaux fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Downs shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Rigondeaux as he jumps to the side.
Rigondeaux shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Downs eats them both and turns towards Rigondeaux to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.#T2#
Downs takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Rigondeaux connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.#CL2#
Rigondeaux closes the distance and clinches.#TD2#
Rigondeaux manages to pull guard. #SUB2#
Rigondeaux has his foot on Downs's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Downs works his way back into a safe position though.
Rigondeaux has a closed guard, preventing Downs from standing up.
Downs controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T3#
Rigondeaux is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Downs is controlling him.
Downs controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Rigondeaux is on top in guard. #REVB##T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Downs looking to control.
Rigondeaux looking to sit in guard and control but Downs gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Downs controls from within his opponent's guard.
Rigondeaux not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Guillermo Rigondeaux dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2##TD2#
Rigondeaux bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Rigondeaux scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Downs to see if he's OK.
Rigondeaux trying to control the position but Downs is working away.
Downs is trying to work for a sweep but Rigondeaux has mounted him!
Downs regains half guard.
Downs is looking to escape.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Downs won't allow Rigondeaux to pass to mount.
Downs is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T1#
Downs is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Rigondeaux's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Rigondeaux's back!
Rigondeaux trying to control the position but Downs manages to sink in the hooks.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Downs punches Rigondeaux on the ear. #T2#
Rigondeaux trying to control the position but Downs manages to sink in the hooks.
Downs controlling well, preventing Rigondeaux from escaping the position.
Downs is trying to stick to Rigondeaux's back but Rigondeaux is turning into Downs. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Downs's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Rigondeaux.#SUB#
Downs is looking for a triangle but Rigondeaux pushes his legs off easily. #SUB#
Downs has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Rigondeaux can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Downs can't keep his opponent in guard - Rigondeaux advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #T3#
Downs tries to get to full guard but Rigondeaux has control of the leg.
Rigondeaux is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. #SUB2#
Rigondeaux is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Downs doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Rigondeaux.
Guillermo Rigondeaux has got the better of the ground game so far.
Downs tries to get to full guard but Rigondeaux has control of the leg. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Rigondeaux tries to stand and escape but Downs is controlling the position.
Rigondeaux is looking to take a break and control but Downs is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Downs is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Guillermo Rigondeaux will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Rigondeaux connects with a body shot.
Rigondeaux avoids the body shot from Downs.
Rigondeaux lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.#TD2#
Downs tries to sprawl but Rigondeaux drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Downs moves into full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Downs working a defensive guard here.
Downs looking for a sweep. Not yet Downs, not yet. #T1##SUB#
Downs is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Rigondeaux is aware though and is defending well.
Rigondeaux makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Rigondeaux wants to control from the top but Downs keeps moving.
Downs not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Rigondeaux looking to sit in guard and control but Downs gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Downs trying to control but Rigondeaux is working from the bottom. #T2#
Rigondeaux lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Downs is looking to sweep but instead, Rigondeaux has passed into half guard. #SUB2#
Rigondeaux is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Downs has managed to free his arm - good work.
Rigondeaux trying to control from Downs's half guard. Downs has other ideas though and has regained full guard. #T3#
Rigondeaux pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Downs is keeping the position for now.
Rigondeaux postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Downs not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Downs 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.
Rigondeaux lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Rigondeaux trying to control the position from guard on top but Downs is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Downs is pulling down on Rigondeaux's head. It's preventing any offense from Rigondeaux, at least for the moment.#SUB#
Downs is looking for a triangle but Rigondeaux pushes his legs off easily.
Rigondeaux pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Downs is keeping the position for now.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rigondeaux wants to control from the top but Downs keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 28:30
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 28:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Guillermo Rigondeaux!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 23, 2018

#R1##TD2#
Jackson looking to score a takedown here. Melton is defending well but Jackson drives through and ends up in Melton's guard.#ES#
Melton manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.#BC#
Melton breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #TD2#
Jackson closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Melton to the mat! Melton manages to get full guard. #ES#
Melton pushes Jackson off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#CL2#
Jackson instigates a clinch. #BC#
Melton breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #TD2#
Jackson looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.#ES#
Melton kicks off Jackson and gets to his feet.
Melton shoots in for a takedown but Jackson shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Melton checks a low kick from Jackson.#TD2#
Jackson closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Melton's guard.#ES#
Melton has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Jackson has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.#T1#
Jackson blocks an elbow strike.#BC#
Melton breaks the clinch.
Graysen Jackson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Melton shoots for a double leg takedown but Jackson sprawls well. He's pushed Melton's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. #KD2#
Oooooh!!! Jackson has knocked Melton down with a huge combo! Jackson steps away and waves a wobbly Melton back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC2#
Melton is rocked!#CUT2#
It looks like Jerrold Melton has been cut.#CL2#
Jackson has Melton up against the cage in a clinch.
Oh Melton is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#TD2#
Jackson has Melton pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Jackson pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Melton tumbling to the mat - Jackson dives into Melton's guard.
Jackson really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Melton. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Jackson controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Jackson working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Jackson wants to pass the guard but Melton is keeping the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jackson trying to control the position from guard on top but Melton is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Melton wants to sweep here but Jackson controlling him for the moment. #SUB#
Melton looking for a guillotine here but Jackson defends easily.
Melton is breathing heavily.
Jackson looking to pass the guard. #SUB#
Melton is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Jackson 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. #SU2#
Jackson gets to his feet - Melton follows without any prompting. #CL2#
Jackson forces Melton back against the cage and clinches.
Melton seems to have got his legs back now.
Jackson dodges an elbow strike from Melton. #T2##TD2#
Jackson is trying to trip Melton. He has hold of a leg but Melton is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Jackson persists though and gets the takedown into guard.#ES#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Melton manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Melton throws an elbow but it misses.
Jackson throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Melton blocks it with crossed arms. #BC#
Melton breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Melton fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jerrold Melton. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Melton shoots for a double leg takedown but Jackson sprawls well. He's pushed Melton's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. #TD2#
Jackson shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Melton napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Melton is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Jackson asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Melton is looking to reverse the position.#T3#
Jackson is looking to take a break and control but Melton is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Melton wants to control but Jackson postures up.
Melton is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Jackson wants to stand but Melton has his arm trapped.
Jackson scores with a couple of short elbows.
Jackson slows the pace down.
Melton is looking to reverse the position.#T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Jackson working away.
Jackson working the head with strikes.
Melton wants to get back to his feet but Jackson drags him back down.
Melton prevents Jackson from improving position.
Melton manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Jackson is looking to get back to full guard here but Melton has managed to pass to side control instead.
Jackson tries to control but Melton manages to take his back.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#SUB#
Jackson defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Melton's arms.
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 Jerrold Melton will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Jerrold Melton's cut.
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#
Melton shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Jackson as he jumps to the side. #CL2#
Melton tries to keep at a distance but Jackson has taken the fight into the clinch.
Melton is looking to break free of the clinch but Jackson has double underhooks.
Jackson has Melton pressed against the cage, preventing Melton from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Jackson tries a body shot but Melton blocks it.
Jackson stalling in the clinch but Melton improves position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Melton with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time. #BC#
Melton's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Jackson rushes Melton and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Jackson tries to break free but Melton pushes him back against the cage.#T1#
Melton has had enough of the clinch but Jackson keeps him there for the moment.#TD2#
Jackson is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Melton can't fight it off and eventually Jackson manages to take the fight to the floor. Melton looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Melton utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Melton is trying to control the position but Jackson postures up. #SUB#
Melton working for a triangle but Jackson defends it easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#SUB#
Melton escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Jackson gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Jackson trying to control the position from guard on top but Melton is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2##SUB#
Jackson got a little sloppy there for a moment and Melton has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Jackson has managed to get both his arms back between Melton's legs - danger averted.
Jackson trying to control the position from guard on top but Melton is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Melton controlling Jackson's posture. #SUB#
Melton working for a triangle but Jackson defends it easily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Melton manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Jackson manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Jerrold Melton overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T3#
Melton stays in close to Jackson's body and controls the position.
Jackson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Jackson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Melton is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#SUB#
Jackson is trying to stand and escape. In the scramble, Melton has locked hold of an arm and he's managed to lock on an armbar - Jackson taps out instantly and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jerrold Melton!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 21, 2018

#R1#
Hardini stuffs the takedown.
Chambers throws a leg kick that is checked
and Hardini counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Chambers throws a looping overhand right but Hardini ducks down to avoid it.
Hardini throws a counter combo.
Chambers throws a leg kick but Hardini sees it coming and checks it nicely.
No luck for Hardini with that takedown attempt.
Hardini closes the distance and clinches up with Chambers, looking for a takedown. Hardini pushes Chambers against the cage but Chambers circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Chambers tries to clinch there but Hardini circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Chambers drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Hardini working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Chambers.
Chambers throwing strikes but missing.
Hardini controlling Chambers's posture. #T1#
Chambers lands a couple of elbows.
Chambers working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Hardini's head.
Chambers loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Chambers missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Chambers trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Hardini avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Hardini looks winded!#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Hardini keeping moving, preventing Chambers from controlling successfully.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Hardini shoots for a double leg takedown but Chambers sprawls well. He's pushed Hardini's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Kraig Chambers has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Addy Hardini.
Chambers with a jab.
Chambers scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Chambers tries to score with a low kick but Hardini moves his leg out of the way.
Hardini was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.#CL#
Chambers clinches with his opponent. #TD#
Chambers manages to pull guard. #SUB#
Chambers is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Hardini is aware though and is defending well.#T3##SUB#
Chambers looking for a guillotine here but Hardini defends easily. #SUB#
Chambers looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Hardini stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Chambers swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Chambers 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.
Chambers throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Connects with an elbow from the bottom, proving to the judges that he's still active off his back.#SUB#
Chambers is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Hardini defends well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#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.
Chambers throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Chambers has Hardini pulled in close to control his posture.
Hardini trying to control but Chambers is working from the bottom.
Chambers tries to strike from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Chambers seems keen to control Hardini's posture.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Hardini gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Chambers counters with a nice low kick that buckles Hardini's knee momentarily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kraig Chambers dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2##CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Chambers is working for takedown but Hardini is calmly controlling the position for now.
Chambers fails to pull guard.
Knees in the clinch landing for Hardini.
Hardini tries to land a knee to the head but Chambers blocks with his arms.
Hardini prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kraig Chambers. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch. #BC2#
Hardini breaks from the clinch.
Hardini fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Addy Hardini is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hardini looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Hardini is breathing heavily.
Nice takedown defense from Chambers. No joy for Hardini on that attempt. #T1#
Hardini tries for a takedown but Chambers circles away easily
and Chambers counters with a straight right hand.#CL#
Hardini tries to keep at a distance but Chambers has taken the fight into the clinch.
Hardini is trying to push Chambers away but Chambers has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Chambers is trying to pull guard but Hardini turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.#TD#
Chambers ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Chambers no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Chambers throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Hardini trying to control the position from guard on top but Chambers is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Connects with an elbow from the bottom, proving to the judges that he's still active off his back.
Hardini must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
Chambers is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Hardini is aware though and is defending well.#T2#
Chambers is pulling down on Hardini's head to control his posture.
Chambers 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.
Hardini really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Chambers. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB#
Chambers looking for a guillotine here but Hardini defends easily. #SUB#
Chambers is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #SUB#
Hardini got a little sloppy there for a moment and Chambers has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Hardini has managed to get both his arms back between Chambers's legs - danger averted.#T3#
Hardini stands up over Chambers, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Chambers wants to sweep here but Hardini controlling him for the moment. #SUB#
Chambers has his foot on Hardini's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Hardini works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB#
Chambers is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Hardini won't allow Chambers to sweep him here.
Chambers wants to stand and escape but Hardini is having none of it.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.#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.
Chambers can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Hardini controls the pace.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Hardini shoots in but Chambers avoids the takedown attempt easily.
No luck for Hardini with that takedown attempt.
Chambers tries to counter by clinching up but Hardini breaks away and moves out of range.
Chambers will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Hardini shoots in but Chambers avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#TD#
Chambers shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kraig Chambers dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - 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#
Chambers throws a big shot that misses.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Hardini tries to break free but Chambers pushes him back against the cage.
Hardini is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Chambers tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Hardini just stands there and leans against the cage.
Chambers jumps guard but Hardini turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Chambers fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kraig Chambers. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Chambers tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it. #BC2#
Hardini escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL2#
Hardini moves into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chambers jumps guard but Hardini stands there with Chambers around his waist. Chambers gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Chambers tries to pull guard but Hardini forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#BC2#
Hardini breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T1#
Hardini closes this distance looking for a takedown but Chambers circles away.
Chambers stuffs the takedown attempt from Hardini. Hardini gets slowly back to his feet.
Hardini shoots in but doesn't get the takedown #CL#
and Chambers moves into the clinch.
Hardini tries to break the clinch but Chambers is controlling the position.
Chambers tries to pull guard but Hardini forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Chambers is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Hardini to keep the fight standing.
Hardini wants to break free but Chambers has control. #TD#
Chambers ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Chambers no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Hardini scoring with some ground and pound.
Chambers is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Addy Hardini has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Hardini wanted to stand there but Chambers had control of the position.
Hardini trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Chambers trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage. #SUB#
Chambers looking for a guillotine here but Hardini defends easily.
Chambers is pulling down on Hardini's head. It's preventing any offense from Hardini, at least for the moment.#T3#
Hardini looking to sit in guard and control but Chambers gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Chambers trying to control but Hardini is working from the bottom.
Chambers with a flurry of punches that miss.
Chambers postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Chambers wants to control from the top but Hardini keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Chambers throws a big right hand that misses. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD#
Chambers gets the takedown into side control. #ES2#
Hardini throws Chambers to one side and escapes!#TD#
Chambers closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hardini being controlled for a moment.
Kraig Chambers is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Chambers scores with punches from side control.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Addy Hardini.
Well Chambers 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 Radbod Blank scores the fight 29:28
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kraig Chambers!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 19, 2018

#R1##CL#
Branch moves into the clinch.
Hardini blocks an uppercut. #TD2#
Hardini is trying to trip Branch. He has hold of a leg but Branch is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Hardini persists though and gets the takedown into guard.#SUB#
Hardini avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Hardini trying to control the position from guard on top but Branch is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SU2#
Hardini stands up from Branch's guard - Hardini perhaps looking for a knockout. #CL2#
Hardini instigates a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Branch successfully pulls guard. #SU2#
Hardini gets to his feet - Branch follows without any prompting. #TD2#
Hardini shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Branch's guard.#T1#
Branch looking for a sweep. Not yet Branch, not yet.
Hardini trying to control the position from guard on top but Branch is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Branch bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Hardini's guard. #REVR#
Hardini is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Branch stopping the sweep attempt from Hardini.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hardini avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Hardini looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #ES2#
Hardini has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Branch has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Branch avoiding damage. #BC2#
Hardini breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T2##TD2#
Hardini closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Branch did well to prevent Hardini getting side control.
Hardini content to control rather than advance.
Branch wants to get back to his feet.
Branch desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Branch wants to improve his position but Hardini is controlling well. #SU2#
Hardini decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet. #T3#
Hardini lands a jab to Branch's midsection.#CL#
Branch rushes Hardini and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Hardini prevents a takedown attempt there.
Branch is breathing heavily.#BC2#
Hardini breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
Hardini closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Hardini makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Branch really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Hardini is pressed up against the cage. Branch has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Hardini down to the mat. Hardini avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #TD2#
Hardini looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Hardini controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#T4#
Branch wants to sweep here but Hardini controlling him for the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hardini is stalling in the full guard. #SU2#
Hardini stands and steps away. Branch gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Branch closes the distance looking to clinch
and Hardini counters with a left and a right... And another left! Branch is down! He's done! The ref dives in to save him and that's the end of the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Addy Hardini!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 16, 2018

#R1##CL2#
Delana instigates a clinch.
Delana blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Delana slows down the pace here.
Delana lands an elbow just above Downs 's eye. #CUT2#
It looks like Carlos Downs has been cut.
Downs lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Delana backwards.
Nice body punch from Delana - that landed with a thud.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
Delana manages to break the clinch. #CL2#
Delana gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#BC2#
Delana manages to break the clinch.
Sakiusa Delana seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Delana clinches up with Downs and pushes him back against the cage.#T1##TD2#
Delana has clasped his hands together around Downs's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Downs is looking for a sweep.
Delana advances to full mount.
Downs tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Delana 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.
Downs sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Downs is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Delana keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Downs is looking for a sweep. Delana is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T2#
Delana wants to take a breather but Downs is having none of it.
Downs avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Delana. #SU2#
Delana decides to return to a standing position. #TD2#
Delana dives in and scores a takedown into Downs's guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Delana sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Downs's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Delana takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Downs is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T3#
Downs is staying active underneath Delana, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Downs is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Downs wants to get back to full guard but Delana has passed into side control.
Downs manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Delana seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Downs really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Delana prevents Downs from improving his position.
Delana moves into full mount! Downs won't be happy about that!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Downs is looking to get to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sakiusa Delana dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Carlos Downs's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2##CL2#
Delana pushes Downs up against the cage in a clinch.
Downs tries to circle away but Delana has him pinned against the cage.#BC2#
Delana breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Downs misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#CL2#
Delana forces Downs back against the cage and clinches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Downs escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #TD2#
Delana gets a takedown into half guard.#T1#
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Delana thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Delana trying to control from half guard but Downs is working away.
Delana performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Delana sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Downs defending well though. #SUB2#
Delana is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Downs has managed to free his arm - good work. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Downs is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Delana is looking for a kimura here.
Delana is controlling the pace.
Delana has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. #T3#
Downs is working to get back to half guard.
Downs is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Delana controlling the position easily from mount.
Delana looking to control but Downs is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Delana controlling the position easily from mount. #SUB2#
Delana with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Downs blocking the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sakiusa Delana showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Carlos Downs's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3##CL2#
Delana moves into the clinch successfully.
Downs blocks a body shot from Delana.
Downs has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
A frustrated look appears on Downs's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Downs is trying to break free.
A short uppercut from Delana.
Downs is trying to push Delana away but Delana has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#BC2#
Delana's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Delana drives through with a takedown into Downs's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Sakiusa Delana has got the better of the ground game so far.#SU2#
Delana gets to his feet. Downs looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son! #TD2#
Delana closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Downs to the mat! Downs manages to get full guard. #T1#
Delana won't allow Downs to sweep him here.
Downs wants to improve his position but instead Delana has moved into half guard.
Delana controlling the pace.
Delana prevents Downs from improving his position.
Downs wants to control but Delana is keeping busy. #SUB#
Downs is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Delana pulls his head out easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Downs is looking for a sweep. Delana is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
Delana is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Delana has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Downs keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard. #T3#
Downs gets back to half guard.
Delana is taking a breather. Downs says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Delana has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#SUB2#
Delana is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Downs defends it well.
Downs moves into full guard. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Downs looking to hit a scissor sweep but Delana is one step ahead there.
Delana controls from within his opponent's guard. #SU2#
Delana decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#CL2#
Downs gets tackled into the cage by Delana. Delana maintains the clinch.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 27:30
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sakiusa Delana!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 16, 2018

#R1#
Sommer fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Melton.
Melton scores with a head kick. Sommer tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.#CL2#
Sommer instigates a clinch.
Melton misses with an elbow strike. #BC#
Melton breaks from the clinch. #TD#
Melton bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Sommer is trying to get back to his feet.
Melton taking a breather here. #T1#
Melton working away.#SUB#
Melton is trying to get an arm triangle but Sommer is defending well.
Sommer tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Sommer wants to get back to his feet but Melton is dominant here and he's now got Sommer's back!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Sommer is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet. #SUB#
Melton is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Sommer knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Sommer for a finish.
Melton 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.
Sommer tries to escape but Melton has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Melton controls the position.
Sommer trying to control the position but Melton manages to sink in the hooks.
Sommer wants to escape the position. #T3#
Sommer is trying to get back to his feet but Melton has full control of the position and if anything, Sommer has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Sommer is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Melton has the hooks in. Sommer is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Melton lands with a nice looking elbow that stuns Sommer.
Sommer wants to get back to his feet. #SUB#
Melton working for the choke.
Melton biding his time, controlling Sommer. #T4#
Melton has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Sommer trying to control the hands but Melton breaks the grip.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Melton has good solid back control here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jerrold Melton dominated that round.
That's time! Melton's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2##TD2#
Sommer closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Sommer lands in his opponent's guard.
Melton is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Sommer dives into side control. #REVR#
Melton is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Melton gets back to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#ES#
Melton has one foot on Sommer's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.#CL#
Melton rushes Sommer and presses him up against the cage.
Melton is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sommer can do to turn this around?#T1#
Melton misses with an elbow over the top.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Sommer lands an elbow inside that Melton shrugs off.
Melton is trying to break the clinch but Sommer has him pressed against the cage.
Melton wants to break free but Sommer has control.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.#BC2#
Sommer's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Sommer has managed to clinch. #BC#
Melton breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Sommer throws a half hearted mid kick.
Melton shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Sommer defends it nicely.#T2##CL#
Melton has Sommer up against the cage in a clinch.
Melton is trying to break the clinch but Sommer has him pressed against the cage. #BC2#
Sommer manages to break the clinch.
Sommer scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut! #CUT2#
It looks like Jerrold Melton has been cut.#TD#
Melton shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
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!
Melton loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Sommer is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #T3#
Sommer is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Melton is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.#SUB2#
Sommer throws his legs up looking for a submission but Melton uses it to pass to side control.
Sommer is breathing heavily.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Sommer misses with an elbow from the bottom.
Sommer looking for a sweep but Melton has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Melton content just to control the position here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Melton.
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 Jerrold Melton will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Jerrold Melton's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Melton walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#TD2#
Sommer changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Melton looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.#ES#
Melton throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!#CL2#
Sommer moves into the clinch successfully. #BC#
Melton breaks the clinch. #CL2#
Sommer closes the distance and pushes Melton back into the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Melton wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Melton wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Sommer is trying to maintain a safe position but Melton gets an underhook and turns Sommer into the cage.#T1#
Melton tries to circle away but Sommer has him pinned against the cage.#BC#
Melton escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL2#
Sommer gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Melton missing with knees to the body.
Melton tries to break free but Sommer pushes him back against the cage.#TD2#
Sommer turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Sommer manages to end up in side control.#ES#
Melton throws Sommer to one side and escapes!
Sommer looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks. #TD#
Sommer gets caught flat footed, as Melton shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Sommer is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Melton dives into side control.
Sommer takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#REVB#
Sommer tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Melton wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T2#
Melton controls the position.
Jerrold Melton overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T3#
Sommer is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Melton's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Melton looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Melton lands a nice short elbow.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Sommer gets back to full guard. #SUB#
Melton drops back looking for a leg! Sommer is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Sommer manages to kick Melton off! Melton jumps back into Sommer's guard.
Melton 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. #SUB2#
Sommer has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Melton is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Sommer.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 30:27
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 30:27
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jerrold Melton!

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